Tag Archives: Magic

Full Empowerment Ritual for Group

Posted on November 22, 2016 by David Taliesin

We had a powerful, transformative evening at The Welcoming Circle last Sunday. This is the closing ritual we did in it’s entirety. You can find the individual pieces under the Magic tab. If you live in Asheville you can find … Continue reading →

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Meditation and Magic

Posted on September 23, 2016 by David Taliesin

The outward work will never be puny if the inward work is great. And the outward work can never be great or even good if the inward one is puny or of little worth. The inward work invariably includes in … Continue reading →

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Spell for Reconciling a Broken Family/Friend Relationship

Posted on February 5, 2016 by David Taliesin

I have come across lots of spells to help strengthen the relationship between lovers, but have never come across one to help repair the other loving relationships in our lives. This one came to me in a moment of absolute … Continue reading →

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Pagan and Christian Magicians, Unite!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by David Taliesin

  “For several centuries, the majickal practices in Europe were continued by those Judeo-Christian magicians working with the grimoire traditions. While certainly folk majick traditions were being practiced among the townsfolk even while Paganism was being suppressed by the church, … Continue reading →

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Juniper Berries: Protection and Healing

Posted on December 3, 2015 by David Taliesin

Maybe it’s because of my Germanic heritage but I’ve always loved juniper berries. The best sauerkraut recipes use them as a flavor enhancer and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Juniper berries are also used to flavor gin which … Continue reading →

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What is Magic?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by David Taliesin

The meme above reflects my experience when talking to others about “what I do” when I say I practice magic. Thanks to films like Harry Potter and The Craft, society has a very distorted view of what this ancient art … Continue reading →

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Casting the Circle: A Christian Magician’s Perspective

Posted on July 13, 2015 by David Taliesin

According to Scott Cunningham in his book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, the magic circle can be thought of as “a well-defined though non-physical temple.”  The practice of casting protective circles is very ancient and has been used … Continue reading →

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